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What is in instilagel

A

Lidocaine

1
Q

What is emla

A

Eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic
Lidocaine and prilocaine
Topical emulsion used for children before cannula/venepuncture

2
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What is xylocaine

A

Lidocaine spray for endoscopy / NG tube insertion

3
Q

What is in ametop

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Amethocaine

Faster onset than emla

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Q

What LA is used in spirals / epidurals

A

Bupivicaine

5
Q

When is an uncuffed endotracheal tube used

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Children

6
Q

When is at double lumen endotracheal tube used

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Lung surgery

Intrathoracic surgery